See designs and judge for yourself

Published: Sunday, August 14, 2005 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, August 13, 2005 at 1:45 a.m.

To The Editor: Because of negative comments about the Cultural Arts Center designs, I urge everyone to go see the presentations at the Home Trust Bank and vote for your favorite, rather than relying on newspaper photographs.

One of the designs, unpublished, unofficial winner of the public vote before the jury selection, is one also chosen by the jury, and is incidentally my favorite.

I'm excited by this ambitious and enormously rewarding venture and by that very design.

Yes, one design is "far out." It would be a surprise if it was the finalist. The jury attempted to give the community a voice to determine what degree of modernity would most interest it.

Nearly all 58 presentations have some degree of contemporary flavor. Should they attempt to repeat the 19th or early 20th century?

In answer to Stephen Black's comments, of course we'll need financial contributions of residents who're most able. The city has already donated the property -- a wonderful start.

If for no other reason than to enjoy a remarkable and beautiful exhibit, worthy of any museum, please see it.

Be thankful so many top-notch architects thought it worthwhile to be involved in the future of our beloved but small community.

<p>To The Editor: Because of negative comments about the Cultural Arts Center designs, I urge everyone to go see the presentations at the Home Trust Bank and vote for your favorite, rather than relying on newspaper photographs.</p><!-- Nothing to do. The paragraph has already been output --><p>One of the designs, unpublished, unofficial winner of the public vote before the jury selection, is one also chosen by the jury, and is incidentally my favorite.</p><p>I'm excited by this ambitious and enormously rewarding venture and by that very design.</p><p>Yes, one design is "far out." It would be a surprise if it was the finalist. The jury attempted to give the community a voice to determine what degree of modernity would most interest it.</p><p>Nearly all 58 presentations have some degree of contemporary flavor. Should they attempt to repeat the 19th or early 20th century?</p><p>In answer to Stephen Black's comments, of course we'll need financial contributions of residents who're most able. The city has already donated the property -- a wonderful start.</p><p>If for no other reason than to enjoy a remarkable and beautiful exhibit, worthy of any museum, please see it.</p><p>Be thankful so many top-notch architects thought it worthwhile to be involved in the future of our beloved but small community.</p><p>Lenore Barnett</p><p>Hendersonville</p>